A nurse is acting as an advocate for a client in a psychiatric facility. Which of the following actions best represents patient advocacy?
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A nurse is assessing a child with suspected autism spectrum…
A nurse is assessing a child with suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which of the following findings is most characteristic of ASD?
A client with schizophrenia is experiencing an acute psychot…
A client with schizophrenia is experiencing an acute psychotic episode and is exhibiting violent behavior. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?
A nurse is teaching a patient how to correctly administer ti…
A nurse is teaching a patient how to correctly administer timolol eye drops to prevent systemic absorption. Which instruction is most appropriate?
A nurse is using a trauma-informed approach when caring for…
A nurse is using a trauma-informed approach when caring for a psychiatric client. Which intervention is consistent with trauma-informed care?
A psychiatric nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationsh…
A psychiatric nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client. Which of the following is the primary goal of the orientation phase?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of nursing…
Which of the following best describes the purpose of nursing standards of care in mental health practice?
A patient presents with a foreign body embedded in the eye….
A patient presents with a foreign body embedded in the eye. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A patient who recently had a tympanoplasty asks how to preve…
A patient who recently had a tympanoplasty asks how to prevent complications. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A nurse is educating a patient on preventing the spread of b…
A nurse is educating a patient on preventing the spread of bacterial conjunctivitis. Which statement indicates correct understanding?